Can an RV Hitch # 5350 be Installed on a 1972 Ford F-100 with No Rear Bumper

Question:

im trying to find a hitch for my 1972 f100, i removed my rear bumper so im looking for a hitch with minimal that tucks up tight to the frame and is 34inch wide to fit the frame rails. will this hitch be safe to use for what i am talking about,? it looks like what im searching for? im normally only towing my 19foot bassboat, weighs maybe 3500lbs loaded up.

asked by: Matt B

Expert Reply:

Technically you could use RV hitch # 5350 on your 1972 Ford F-100. This would likely require drilling holes into the truck frame though. Otherwise I do not see a reason why it wouldn't work for you. We even had a customer put it on a 1957 Ford. So this hitch gets around but in a good way.

I also recommend ball mount kit # EBMK4 which comes with a ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip and a storage bag. If the ball mount does not have the right rise or drop to tow your trailer level then use the help article I have linked that explains how to measure for the right rise or drop.

To add a 4-Way trailer connector to the rear of the truck you can use # 18252.

expert reply by: Michael H